……Appraised the Mele Kyari-led NNPC management
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has warned against politicizing the adulterated fuel as the Union believes that with measures already undertaken by the management of the NNPC especially with a presidential inquest on the way, there should be a limit to politicizing such a sensitive economic matter.
According to a joint press release signed by the National President, Chris Isiguzo; National Secretary; Shu’aibu Usman Leman, and National Treasurer, Bamidele Atunbi, they said that it has become imperative to note that after over four years of uninterrupted availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Nigerians over the past few days have been grappling with buying the products at filling stations across some parts of the country.
The statement read, “The present challenge the Union understands is as a result of the importation of PMS with higher than normal methanol level. Since the unfortunate development, it is regrettable to observe that there have been some blame games between the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and some of its designated importers over the “bad fuel.”
“It is expected that as responsible corporate organizations, the importers of the contaminated fuel will take full responsibility and seek restitution for this national mishap.
“Rather, what ought to obtain now is for a demand that the probe panel as ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari is conclusive, while adequate compensation is paid to all verifiable claims of those whose vehicles may have been affected by the high methanol PMS.
“Also, the NUJ after having appraised efforts by the Mele Kyari-led NNPC management notes with satisfaction measures to shore up supply of recalled contaminated fuel to ensure that Nigerians do not suffer needlessly.
“We enjoin the NNPC through the Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority to monitor filling stations to ensure that those with products dispense them appropriately to curb artificial scarcity and undue pump adjustments.
“At a time such as this national emergency, it is our duty as citizens to support initiatives to stem such ugly situation, the statement said.
